Photographer Paulette Tavormina was at the farm recently for a planning session for the Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook (Rodale, October 2013). Paulette snapped away as we were preparing Saturday night dinner. Here’s the story of a pie: (click the first image to start the slide show)

We were so honored to be asked to judge the Chocolate Jumbles competition at the county fair this year. Jumbles–a spicy cookie made with molasses, nutmeg and clove–were common in Europe as early as the 17th century and were prepared by twisting the thick dough into shapes and then boiling. The jumble made its way […]